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Popular Sovereignty

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Section 1

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Popular Sovereignty

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government in which the people rule

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Lemon Test

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The three-part test for Establishment Clause cases that a law must pass before it is declared constitutional: it must have a secular purpose; it must neither advance nor inhibit religion; and it must not cause excessive entanglement with religion.

Back

Devolution

Front

the transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states

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John Locke

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17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty, and property.

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Political Liberty

Front

the right to express oneself freely and effectually regarding the conduct, makeup, and principles of the government under which one lives.

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Article 4 of the Constitution

Front

Outlines the rights and expectations for all states and citizens including the adding of new states

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Judicial Review

Front

Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws

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Civil Liberties

Front

Constitutional freedoms guaranteed to all citizens

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Federalism

Front

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

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Marbury v. Madison

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This case establishes the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review

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Miranda Rule

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the constitutional rights which police must read to a suspect before questioning can occur

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Articles of Confederation

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1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)

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civil rights

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the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

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Shay's Rebellion

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Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting mortgage foreclosures. It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out.

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self-government

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The right of people to rule themselves independently

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Great Compromise

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agreement providing a dual system of congressional representation

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution

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Supremacy Clause

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Constitution is the supreme law of the land

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Due Process Clause

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14th amendment clause stating that no state may deprive a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

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Title 9

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No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance

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Virginia Plan

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Proposal to create a strong national government

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Montesquieu

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separation of powers

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Segregation

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separation of the races

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